South View Middle School
Tel:
(952) 848-3700
South View Middle School serves 1,007 students in grades 6-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
South View Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
South View Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
South View Middle School's student population of 1,007 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-9 |
| Total Students | 1,007 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
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School Comparison
South View Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South View Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #158 out of 1793 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 7% | 11% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Edina Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to South View Middle School is Special Ed-non Public (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Concord Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Concord Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 742 students
0.2 miles
5900 Concord Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4300 0.2 K-5 742 - Minneapolis Early Childhood Special Ed Special Education School
Grades: PK-K | 104 students
0.3 miles
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960 0.3 PK-K 104 - Minneapolis Normandale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 647 students
0.3 miles
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100 0.3 K-5 647 - Minneapolis Special Ed-non Public Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 3 students
0.3 miles
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960 0.3 K-12 3 - Minneapolis Highlands Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
1.1 miles
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500 1.1 K-5 580
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